HeyRuaHow to say “pilot scheme” in Irish
- Irish:
- treoirscéim
- English:
- pilot scheme
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TROR-shkayme” /ˈtʲɾʲoːɾʲˌʃceːmʲ/
- Plural:
- treoirscéimeanna (pilot schemes)
- Genitive singular:
- treoirscéime, na treoirscéime (e.g. torthaí na treoirscéime, the results of the pilot scheme)
- Genitive plural:
- treoirscéimeanna, na dtreoirscéimeanna (e.g. torthaí na dtreoirscéimeanna, the results of the pilot schemes)
What does “treoirscéim” mean?
- pilot scheme
- A trial scheme run on a small scale to test an idea before it is introduced more widely.Also: pilot project, trial scheme, pilot programme.
“Treoirscéim” with the article
The plural of pilot scheme in Irish is treoirscéimeanna. Here is treoirscéim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Treoirscéim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using treoirscéim, the Irish word for pilot scheme.
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Pilot scheme in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pilot scheme?
The Irish for pilot scheme is treoirscéim (pronounced “TROR-shkayme”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is treoirscéimeanna.
How do you pronounce treoirscéim in Irish?
Treoirscéim is said like “TROR-shkayme” (IPA /ˈtʲɾʲoːɾʲˌʃceːmʲ/).
What is the plural of pilot scheme in Irish?
The plural of treoirscéim is treoirscéimeanna; with the article, na treoirscéimeanna means “the pilot schemes”. The genitive plural is treoirscéimeanna, as in torthaí na dtreoirscéimeanna (the results of the pilot schemes).
Why does treoirscéim change to threoirscéim or dtreoirscéim?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treoirscéim becomes mo threoirscéim (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreoirscéim (eclipsis).
How is 'treoirscéim' built?
It combines 'treoir' (guide, direction, used here like 'pilot') with 'scéim' (scheme), so 'treoirscéim' means a pilot scheme. Similarly 'treoirthionscadal' is a pilot project.
